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News bulletin Sunday 12th July 2026

Surrey motorcyclist dies in road accident near Alton… Alton Curtis Museum funding boost… Hot, dry weather continues across East Hampshire – warnings of water shortage

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News bulletin Saturday 11th July 2026

Surrey motorcyclist dies in road accident near Alton… Alton Community Cupboard support boost… Hot, dry weather continues across east Hampshire – warnings of water shortage

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News bulletin Sunday 5th July 2026

Water restrictions are being brought in across southern England, but not for Alton as yet... The Government announces new planning process... Rare insects released locally and being sighted - how to encourage Glow Worms.

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Alton Victorian Cricket 2026

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Alton Victorian Cricket 2026

Another triumph of a day for the annual Alton Victorian Cricket. We were there to take in all the stalls and entertainment, say hello to the adorable puppies from Dogs for Autism (the chosen charity of the event), and of course see The Railway Arms successfully defend their title.

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